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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,059.32, 1,050,269.58 and 459,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,059.32, 1,050,269.58 and 459,195 is: 633,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,059.32 : 1,050,269.58 = 459,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,059.32/1,050,269.58 = 459,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,059.32x = 1,050,269.58 × 459,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,059.32x = 482,278,539,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,278,539,788.10/761,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,693.76

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